So, here it is....the first time I get to be in the enviable position of testing out a sponsor's product in a side-by-side grow. I wish to up front thank @420 and @GrowGSL for making this possible 
And for all of you that might wander by and possibly hang out while I get this thing going -
and have a hit of this dank ass Hindu Kush I scored at the dispensary - 
I've been mulling how to approach this experiment, and set up the parameters to make it as fair as is possible. Since many would argue that a comparison from clones would be more fair, given identical genetics, but since this is MY comparison grow, and my style is 12/12 from seed, that was the first major parameter I set.
Next thing I had to think about was what medium I was going to use for this comparison. I briefly entertained going back to DWC for this, mainly because I feel with NO completed grows in soil, I might be lacking in the skills to keep the comparison fair. As with 12/12, since my future style will be with soil, I opted for this over hydro.
Here's my preliminary soil mix (per gallon):
I'm believing that this will successfully carry the grow through to harvest, based on my proposed watering mix/schedule. I suppose you want that too, right?
Well, I start with a base of RO/DI water, then to that (per gallon), add 1 teaspoon (5ml) of Botanicare Cal-Mag Plus. For general watering, mostly while the plants are young and not even pre-flowered, I'll just use this. Once I see sex, and flowering begins in earnest, I will add to the above 1 tablespoon of unsulfured blackstrap molasses. When I have many budsites, I'll add 1 teaspoon (5ml) of Humboldt County's Own Snow Storm Ultra. Starting week 4 of flower, and alternating weeks until the chop, I add 1 teaspoon (5ml) Humboldt County's Own Gravity to the above.
As a proponent of strong roots equalling strong vegetation and flowering, my watering occurs when the plants are almost to, but not quite at the point of wilting, then they get a slow, deep and drenching watering.
So, now we have water and soil covered. Next, what to grow in? Well, since I started trying them, I've been a fan of Superoots AirPots. Those will be the sole container used for this grow, but I've not decided what size to use yet - probably will be the two gallon size....I'll just have to think about this some more.
Next post, I'll provide information on the LED units and the chosen strain for this shootout. Stay tuned.
And for all of you that might wander by and possibly hang out while I get this thing going -
and have a hit of this dank ass Hindu Kush I scored at the dispensary - I've been mulling how to approach this experiment, and set up the parameters to make it as fair as is possible. Since many would argue that a comparison from clones would be more fair, given identical genetics, but since this is MY comparison grow, and my style is 12/12 from seed, that was the first major parameter I set.
Next thing I had to think about was what medium I was going to use for this comparison. I briefly entertained going back to DWC for this, mainly because I feel with NO completed grows in soil, I might be lacking in the skills to keep the comparison fair. As with 12/12, since my future style will be with soil, I opted for this over hydro.
Here's my preliminary soil mix (per gallon):
- 1/2 gallon Roots Organic Potting Soil
- 1/2 gallon Fox Farms Ocean Forest
- 4 heaping tablespoons of Dr. Earth Organic 8 Bud and Bloom Booster 4-10-7
- 2 cups Dairy Doo Organic Compost
- 1 tablespoon Osmocote Plus prills
I'm believing that this will successfully carry the grow through to harvest, based on my proposed watering mix/schedule. I suppose you want that too, right?
Well, I start with a base of RO/DI water, then to that (per gallon), add 1 teaspoon (5ml) of Botanicare Cal-Mag Plus. For general watering, mostly while the plants are young and not even pre-flowered, I'll just use this. Once I see sex, and flowering begins in earnest, I will add to the above 1 tablespoon of unsulfured blackstrap molasses. When I have many budsites, I'll add 1 teaspoon (5ml) of Humboldt County's Own Snow Storm Ultra. Starting week 4 of flower, and alternating weeks until the chop, I add 1 teaspoon (5ml) Humboldt County's Own Gravity to the above.
As a proponent of strong roots equalling strong vegetation and flowering, my watering occurs when the plants are almost to, but not quite at the point of wilting, then they get a slow, deep and drenching watering.
So, now we have water and soil covered. Next, what to grow in? Well, since I started trying them, I've been a fan of Superoots AirPots. Those will be the sole container used for this grow, but I've not decided what size to use yet - probably will be the two gallon size....I'll just have to think about this some more.
Next post, I'll provide information on the LED units and the chosen strain for this shootout. Stay tuned.
It'll be interesting to see how this comparison grow goes! Good luck Honey.
it will be nice to see another no mercy grow... they are finally starting to get some attention.
. I'm convinced LED's are the future of growing.
This will be a great grow. 
